National Chocolate-Covered Nut Day on February 25th recognizes the delicious and crunchy snack drizzled, covered, dunked, or smothered in chocolate. The possibilities are endless with so many different types of nuts and chocolate combinations. The exact origins of National Chocolate Covered Nut Day are unknown, but it's believed to have originated in the United States.
National Clam Chowder Day is a day all about celebrating the history of this beloved fish stew, historical in its origins to the New England area and helped ultimately inspire creations such as the Manhatten clam chowder, Rhode Island clam chowder, and Long Island clam chowder.
National Pancake Day is celebrated on February 28 this year. A thin flat cake prepared with a batter made from milk, eggs, flour, and oil or butter, the pancake and its variations are found in almost every culture. Also known as Johnnycakes, griddle cakes or hotcakes, this batter-made breakfast item dates back more than 30,000
Each year on July 16th, National Personal Chef Day recognizes the dedication and hard work of personal chefs across the United States. The National Personal Chef Day was created by the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA). In recent years, there has been a growing demand for personal chefs and, seeing this, the association was
National Pistachio Day is the time to celebrate this popular nut, which happens to be native to the Middle Eastern areas of the globe, including the areas that are now Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan and even southern Russia. It is thought that pistachio nuts date back pretty far into human history. In fact, they are
We continue with February's heart-shaped and red theme by observing National Strawberry Day on February 27th. These juicy, sweet berries can brighten up any dish and are delicious all on their own. There are a few different stories behind the origin of the name. The more widely accepted version is that the berries would drop
National Chili Day on the fourth Thursday in February honors one of America's favorite winter dishes--chili. It's also known as chili con carne (chili with meat). Origins: National Chili Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in February. It was founded by Rich Kelly of Hard Times Cafe in Arlington, VA, and has been celebrated
Though cheese soufflés may be the better-known variety, people who have a sweet tooth are perhaps more likely to prefer a chocolate soufflé instead. And, with that in mind, it’s time to celebrate and enjoy everything to do with this delicious dessert, because it’s time for National Chocolate Souffle Day! Le Récamier in Paris, France.
National Chili Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of February. It honors the American dish of chili, also known as chili con carne. The day was created in 2006 by Rich Kelly, the owner of Hard Times Cafe, a chili parlor in Alexandria, Virginia. This claim is supported by the fact that the first-ever
